Novelty doughnut not a novel way to avoid traffic ticket

Nation's Restaurant News,  Nov 12, 2007  by Elissa Elan

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FRAZIER PARK, CALIF. -- A company based here says it has found a surefire way to prevent you from getting your next moving violation: giving the police officer a doughnut for his efforts.

On its website, www.antiticketdonut.com, the makers of the item claim that if you've "ever been cruising down the freeway, minding your own business, when suddenly you look at the rearview mirror only to be blinded by flashing red and blue lights ... then this product is for you!"

The website declaration goes on to say that if you "simply deploy the anti-ticket donut and let that fresh donut do its work, no police officer can resist.... Hello donut, good-bye ticket."

Of course you have to read on to find out that the doughnut, which costs $8.95 and comes in two varieties--chocolate t or covered with sprinkles--actually is fake.

"The Anti-Ticket Donut is a novelty only," the website states. "It will not get you out of a ticket, it is not a real food product and it will not freshen your breath. The product is for entertainment purposes only."

So here's our question: If you give one to a police officer when you get a traffic ticket, can you also be arrested for fraud? Perhaps it's best to stick with Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme in the future.

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